D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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MUSK MELON —•Continued 
ORANGE FLESHED VARIETIES 
matures. The flesh is deep salmon-yellow, thick, ripening: close to the rind, juicy, melting and very highly flavored. For the 
home market as well as the kitchen garden Emerald Gem leads all other kinds on account of its sweetness and convenient 
size. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
T A well known very productive market sort in some sections. The fruits are large, nearly round, slightly ribbed 
I lp lop and fairly well covered with shallow netting. The skin is light yellow when the fruit is mature. The flesh is 
deep yellow, rich and highly flavored. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
_ r- i This excellent variety is fully a 
Extra Early Usage week earlier than the Osage, the 
fruits are a little smaller, more nearly round and the netting 
e: tends over more of the surface. These very desirable 
features, combined with the thick salmon flesh and small seed 
cavity characteristic of the Osage, make this melon deserving 
of a place in the home and market garden. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
_ , o 1 D - ^ A wel1 known yellow fleshed 
Petoskey or i aul Kose sort, suitable for the home 
and market. The vines are vigorous and productive. The 
fruits are oval, slightly ribbed and densely netted. In general 
appearance they are much like Netted Gem but larger. The 
flesh is orange-yellow, very thick, firm, sweet and highly 
flavored. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.25 
. . . T We have developed in Admiral Togo a 
Admiral 1 ogo small oval musk melon with the very thick, 
_ W -.1 , j d 1 . . c* i orange flesh and splendid 
or Orange Fleshed Rocky r ord q V ia.lity of the Defender 
and possessing the characteristic netting, shape, size and 
shipping quality of Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. Combining 
all the good qualities of these two fine varieties we believe the 
Admiral Togo is an ideal table melon. This is a desirable 
medium early sort for the home and market garden. We 
consider it the best small shipping melon yet introduced. We 
believe the seed we offer will meet the demands of the most 
discriminating buyers. Pkt. 8c; 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
V A Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
it j Sometimes sold as Ordway Queen. This is an orange 
Hoodoo fleshed variety of medium size, ideal as a shipping 
melon and a desirable mid-season sort for the home garden. 
The vines are vigorous, blight resisting and very productive. 
The fruits are nearly round and are uniformly of medium size. 
The netting is exceptionally fine and dense, extending over 
practically the entire surface. The yind is thin yet very 
firm, so that the melons arrive in perfect condition in 
distant markets. The flesh is very thick, firm, highly colored, 
of fine texture and delicious flavor. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
- j One of the best yellow fleshed melons. It is ex- 
Derender cellent for shipping and is a desirable, interme¬ 
diate sort for the home garden. The fruits are medium sized, 
oval, slightly ribbed, covered with gray netting. The flesh is 
firm, fine grained and of highest flavor. The color is rich, 
deep orange-yellow. The flesh extends to the rind and retains 
its color and'quality ciuite to the outer shell which, though 
thin, is very hard and firm. The vines are very vigorous and 
productive. (See further description, page 8.) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 
15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Osage 
Emerald Gem 
^ An excellent main crop, medium to large, oval, 
Usage OP salmon fleshed melon. The vines are vigorous 
PrAam and productive. The fruits are slightly 
miner b v^redm oval , dark green, slightly ribbed and 
partly covered with shallow gray netting. The flesh is rich 
orange-salmon, very thick, fine grained and highly flavored. 
It is a favorite variety among growers for the later markets 
and is much used for the home garden. The strain we have 
developed has an exceptionally small seed cavity. We believe 
our stock to be unequalled.' Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Honey Dew Melon 
The fruits are of medium size, round or slightly oval, five to 
six inches in diameter and weigh about six lbs. each. The skin 
is smooth with an occasional net and when fruits are ripe is 
creamy yellow in color. Flesh light emerald 
green, fine grained and of very sweet, sugary 
flavor. Rind thin but very firm and the fruits 
stand shipping remarkably well. If nicked 
shortly before fully mature the fruits will keep 
for several weeks. Matures about two weeks 
later than Rocky Ford. (See further descrip¬ 
tion , page 8.) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 25c; 
2 Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
Cassaba Melon 
The Cassabas are primarily for winter use. 
T hey require a long season for maturing but 
the fruits are exceptionally good keepers. The 
skin of the fruits is usually furrowed and they 
possess little or none of the common musk 
melon odor. 
Seed may be planted in April or May. 
Cultivate same as other musk melons but do 
not water too freely after first setting of fruit 
is fully grown. The fruits may be picked 
when the light streaks have become quite 
yellow. Store the fruits so they do not touch 
each other, in a cool dark place. When the 
rind becomes slightly softened and moist, 
they are ready to cut. 
r* ij r> • One of the best cassa 
Uoiden rSeauty bas. It is a variety 
grown extensively for shipment from South 
ern California. The fruits are nearly globu¬ 
lar, bright yellow with golden tint, with 
wrinkled skin, six to eight inches in diam 
eter. The flesh is white, very thick, juicy 
and sweet. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 
2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
